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We are currently looking for a Full Time Public Relations Officer to join our Public Relations Team team located at the Public Affairs .

Summary:

Performs creative and professional work in maintaining a positive image and promoting engagement, education and awareness of the Chickasaw Nation.

Responsibilities:

• Manages and updates communication vehicles used to build awareness and educates others about the Chickasaw Nation
• Works with designers and creative team to develop content for ads, mailers and other collateral
• Oversight of conception and implementation of creative plans and production strategies for information about the Chickasaw Nation or programs and services it provides to both internal and external communication outlets
• Prepares information, drafts press releases, correspondence, memorandums, letters, announcements, e-newsletters and creates website content designed to keep the public informed of Chickasaw Nation programs, services, accomplishments or points of view
• Research's promotional opportunities and writes event scripts and nominations for departments of the Chickasaw Nation
• Monitors areas outside the Chickasaw Nation for opportunities to promote the Chickasaw Nation
• Performs public relation assignments as directed
• Prepares reports as needed or requested
• Develops and maintains documentation as appropriate -- files, logs, records, reports, etc.
• Routes, logs, prepares and/or distributes incoming and outgoing mail
• Coordinates special projects as assigned
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies:

Essential:

• Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
• Ensures compliance
• Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
• Must be detail-oriented
• Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
• Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
• Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate
• Ability to plan, organize and follow through on assignments
• Must work under hard deadlines
• Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
• Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management

Skills:

Essential:

• Basic Computer skills

Nonessential:

• Direct marketing strategy skills

Experience:

Essential:

• 2 years directly related experience

Education:

Essential:

High School, GED or Equivalent Nonessential:

• Bachelors Degree in directly related field

Credentials:

Essential:

• Pass gaming background check
• Gaming license or permit as required by assigned position
• Pass general background check

Standard Driver's License Working Conditions:

Nonessential:

• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Works in an office setting
• Computers, printers, phones
• Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
• Sometimes lift and or carry up to 25 lbs
• Must be flexible with work schedule Training
• It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation.

It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values Mission:

• To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.

Vision:

• To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.

Core Values:

• The Chickasaw People
• Cultural Identity
• Servant Leadership
• Selflessness
• Can Do Attitude
• Perseverance
• Stewardship
• Trust and Respect
• Loyalty
• Honesty and Integrity
• Teamwork